BASA News

BASA Member companies reminded to send in any articles for inclusion in the next BASA Publication by 5pm 3rd September 2021!

Published: 25 August 2021

We will be producing a printed BASA Bulletin/Digest including elements of the Members Directory for distribution at ChemUK on 15-16 September - we would like to include Member Company stories if you have any news or information you would like us to include. This is a Member only benefit - so please take advantage of the opportunity to promote your company!

OFFICIAL - Date for ending recognition of the CE mark in Great Britain - EXTENSION TO 1/1/2023

Published: 24 August 2021

BASA has today been advised by MHCLG that that Government has just announced plans to introduce legislation which will enable CE marked goods to continue being placed on the Great British market until 1 January 2023

Consultation on proposed changes to the COMAH Regulations 2015

Published: 20 August 2021

HSE is currently carrying out a consultation exercise relating to administrative changes to the Control of Major Accident Hazards Regulations 2015 (COMAH) which are required because of the dissolution of Public Health England (PHE).

See the latest UKCA marking guidance available to BASA members on the CPR task group

Published: 10 August 2021

We have published some new guidance documents today that may be useful for BASA members struggling with the confusion of UKCA marking of construction products.

TIGHT RAW MATERIAL SUPPLY CONTINUES TO IMPACT MANUFACTURING

Published: 09 August 2021

BASA's latest Bulletin has a feature length article explaining the issues with the tight raw material supply and its impacts on UK manufacturing businesses.

NEW & FREE of charge Export training programme, suitable for SMEs of all types, whether new to exporting goods or services or experienced exporters

Published: 09 August 2021

Begin your export journey and unlock your company’s international potential with Export Academy. This fully funded programme of exclusive content will guide you through the fundamentals of exporting, leaving you with an immediately implementable export action plan.

BASA UKCA Marking guidance note

Published: 21 July 2021

BASA has updated their Member's Guide to UKCA marking on 15th July to reflect the timelines indicated in the new Building Safety Bill currently passing through the houses. In addition the front summary page has been released here for general information and is now available to both Members and non-members to assist preparation for the eventual cessation of recognition of CE marking on the GB market.

New COVID Working Safely guidance has now been published

Published: 18 July 2021

To support businesses and the self-employed to continue to work safely during the pandemic as we move to Step 4, BEIS have published updated Working Safely guidance

Building Safety Bill

Published: 06 July 2021

The long awaited Building Safety Bill was published on 5th July 2021. The bill sets out how residential buildings should be constructed and maintained. In addition it gives additional powers to residents to hold builders and developers to account and toughens sanctions against those who threaten residents safety.

Extended producer Responsibilities – a looming cost for all BASA Supplier member companies!

Published: 01 July 2021

Is your business EPR ready? The Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging is due to launch in 2023 and this in conjunction with the introduction of the UK plastic tax (April 2022) will impact obligated packaging producers.